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CoverThe Calling [level: Medium]
Karen Linford
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1237 | duration: 5:35 | price: $2.10
accompaniment: piano

The text consists of a list of aphorisms related to a quote from Ezekiel: There shall be showers of blessing unto all children. Possessed with something worth singing about, with its contemporary folk-like style, this is a musical gem of a piece.

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CoverThe Dream [level: Easy]
Jason Shelton
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1243 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano

A circle made of song, a dream of harmony, to love and be loved as I am—these are quotes from this song. Written in a Glee/Broadway style, an opening solo sets the mood, the choir soon joining in with their own take on this message. Upbeat with fine melodies, this is a winner.

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CoverThe Eyes of the Heart [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1465 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: organ

Sub-titled “A New Psalm 121,” poet Euan Tait has added his own verse to a beloved Psalm. Starting in unison, this special piece builds to a dramatic ending.

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CoverThe Gift To Sing [level: Medium]
Coleman Peterson | Kyle Pederson Choral Series
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1784 | duration: 3'05 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: piano

Abounding with energy and optimism, this contemporary concert work setting of James Weldon Johnson's text evokes hope and youthful exuberance. With speech-driven rhythms, a driving piano accompaniment, and a stellar text about being grateful to have the opportunity to sing, this one's a terrific closer!

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CoverThe Lamb [level: Medium]
Kim André Arnesen | Joel Rinsema Kantorei Choral Series
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 1328 | duration: 5:40 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: a cappella

The beloved poem by William Blake is here expressed with great sensitivity. The composer takes us to a dramatic climax in the penultimate phrase, and then concludes with a tender ending, “God bless thee.” Very special best describes this piece.

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CoverThe Light of God [level: Medium]
Kevin Foster | David N. Childs Sacred Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1026 | duration: 3:55 | price: $2.25
accompaniment: piano

After opening with the Latin Locus iste, The Light of God quickly finds English as the mainstay throughout. Later, the Latin phrase re-enters, soaring above the energetic rhythmic pattern sung in English. A great concert piece with its outstanding piano accompaniment and fine choral writing, this piece would also be a bright star in the church literature.

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CoverThe Star [level: Easy]
D. Shawn Berry | Gary Packwood Choral Series
voicing: SA | catalog number: SBMP 1559 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: piano, flute

The Christmas story comes to life in this charming piece. Treble choirs will find this a delight to sing.

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CoverThere Is a Balm in Gilead [level: Medium]
arr. René Clausen
voicing: SATB div; S &/or T s | catalog number: SBMP 611 | duration: 6:20 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

Composer Clausen wrote this arrangement for his Concordia Choir to take on their tour. Loaded with sensitive feeling, this piece is guaranteed to have an impact on the audience.

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CoverThere Is No Rose [level: Medium]
Melinda Bargreen
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 524 | duration: 2:30 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

A magnificent setting of this text resplendent with beautiful harmonies, in 2012 it was featured on the Belmont University Christmas TV special.

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CoverThink on These Things [level: Medium]
David N. Childs | David N. Childs Sacred Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 629 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: keyboard

“The peace of God which surpasses all understanding, shall protect your hearts and minds in Christ our Savior.” The text was paraphrased from Phillippians by the composer; this piece marks the first in a series of sacred music in the name of David N. Childs. A high quality piece for the church service, it opens with a beautiful unison melody to be sung by all.

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CoverTo the Holy Spirit [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 838 | duration: 3:30 | price: $1.70
accompaniment: piano

Wendell Berry’s poem inspires us to imagine the extreme reaches of the “holy spirit.” As always, Joan Szymko perfectly captures the sense of the text to bring us a dramatic piece.

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CoverTuimbe Kwa Furaha [level: Medium]
Robert Begisen
RELEASED: March 2024
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1781 | duration: 2'52 | price: $2.70
accompaniment: drum, shaker

Translated as “Let’s sing with Joy!”, here is another cheerful original by Kenyan composer Robert Jim Begisen for treble choirs, a cappella, with optional percussion. Written in Swahili, and complete with a phonetic pronunciation guide and translation. Perfect for holiday concerts or any time of year, this piece is great fun and quick to learn. This works well with treble choirs of all levels and sizes.

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CoverUbi Caritas [level: Difficult]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 291 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: a cappella

Composer Szymko hopes to "arouse the universal longing for the Spirit" with this original setting of the famous antiphon text. Indeed, it will. Stunning, fresh, highly creative, a wonderful challenge for the fine choir. The women's voices are in four parts, the men's in two except for the divisi ending.

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CoverUmi Sono AI [level: Easy]
Kousaku Dan, arr. Rachel Stenson | Randy and Rachel Stenson Choral Series
voicing: SA descant | catalog number: SBMP 1469 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

A beautiful, beloved Japanese song, it tells of a man who goes to the ocean to reflect upon his life. In each wave he sees opportunity. Though the retreat of each wave may reflect his failures, a new wave of hope soon appears. It carries him, it lifts him, and sends him toward his destiny. Sing the song in the original Japanese, or in the English version provided by Randy Stenson.

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CoverVacant Chair, The [level: Medium]
George F. Root, arr. Ben Allaway
voicing: SATB div. | catalog number: SBMP 687 | duration: 6:40 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: piano, trpt; opt bluegrass ens.

THE BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM, a famous Civil War song, is the basis of this arrangement. The composer has added his own final verse to the text, the significance of which is the poignant image of a vacant chair at Thanksgiving due to the death of the young soldier days earlier. The arranger has woven trumpet taps into the fabric of this emotional, stirring song.

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CoverWake up, Ollie Brown! [level: Medium]
Ben Allaway
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 45 | price: $2.30
accompaniment: a cappella

A variety of African-American musical styles join in this choral drama. Four soloists are featured and are backed up by a “chorus of angels.” A dramatic piece.

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CoverWana Baraka [level: Medium]
arr. Shawn L. Kirchner
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voicing: SSA div. | catalog number: SBMP 554 | duration: 3:00 | price: $2.05
accompaniment: a cappella

An upbeat Kenyan religious folk song that will be a concert favorite for any season of the year. The arrangement builds with great excitement leading to an extensive rhythmic play on the word alleluya. The short text is Kenyan; a pronunciation guide is included. Also available for SSATBB or TTTBBB.

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CoverWe Are the Voices [level: Medium]
Jim Papoulis | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1482 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano, djlembe

“In every heart there is a place that shows us who we are.” So begins the opening phrase presenting the idea that unfolds in this significant song. Bound to be the hit of a program, it builds to a big ending, the rhythmic beat of a djembe adding to the excitement.

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CoverWe Carry Peace [level: Medium]
David N. Childs
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1124 | duration: c. 5:00 | price: $1.95
accompaniment: a cappella

The fascinating, profound text, by New Mexico poet Keith Wilson, gets sensitive treatment in this beautiful choral setting.
The first stanza:
We carry peace with us in a small sack.
We throw it like seed.
There is always Enough to go around.
Though, most do not pick it up.

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CoverWere You There? [level: Medium]
arr. Kevin S. Foster
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1080 | duration: 3:50 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

The arranger works his special magic as he uses the title words, “Were you there?” to become a musical underlay for the other questions that make up this text. The story having been told, the underlay of “Were you there?” then becomes a musical collage, with repetitions gently leaving one to ponder the question. A captivating, thoughtful arrangement, excellent for church or the concert hall.

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CoverWhat Child Is This? [level: Medium]
Kyle Johnson
voicing: SAB | catalog number: SBMP 1264 | duration: 4:00 | price: $2.15
accompaniment: piano, flute

This charming arrangement has the flute offering a touch of The First Noel bridging the verses. All singers get their turn singing the melody, the piano contributes, often adding rhythmic contrast, and a short a cappella section leads to the final majestic “Raise the song on high.”

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CoverWinter Lullaby (little Dear-my-Soul) [level: Medium]
Luke Flynn
RELEASED: July 2023
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1737 | duration: c. 4'03 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: piano

A beautiful new lullaby for mixed choirs with piano accompaniment. Film and television composer Luke Flynn sets Eugene Field’s warm and cozy, feel-good poetry to a lyrical and timeless melody that SATB ensembles of all ages will love singing. Stunning and memorable!

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CoverWoven Together [level: Medium]
Jacob Narverud
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1151 | duration: 6:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: piano; opt. inst. ens.

Based on a pentatonic Sacred Harp tune, this piece affords several performance options beyond SATB. The introduction could allow a procession; a children’s chorus could sing one of the verses; a program insert could invite the audience join in on one verse. Composed for a massed choir event, it is that rare piece that can serve this purpose. The uplifting text advocates togetherness and thankfulness and speaks to all ages.

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CoverYe Jaliya-o [level: Medium]
Joan Szymko
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 726 | price: $2.60
accompaniment: percussion

From the notes by the composer: I am an admirer of traditional West African music, with its direct simplicity and wonderful rhythmic complexity. I have composed an original piece of music with text excerpts from “The Pulse of Life” by Catherine De Vinck interwoven with the dominant Lambango lyric:

“Ye Jaliya-o, Allah le ka Jaliya da”
Oh music, God created music.

The “you are the heart, you are the sound....” “Pulse of Life” chant begins as an undercurrent that rises and falls until it overtakes the piece. The rhythms in this piece are clearly African influenced, as is its tonality. The raised fourth (C sharp) is characteristic of Sauta, one of the kora traditional tunings. The kora is a 21 s. Also available in SSA.

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CoverYour Heart Is My Heart [level: Medium]
Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SSA | catalog number: SBMP 1455 | price: $2.20
accompaniment: piano

The text offers loving solace to the many victims of breast cancer. The composer created a poignant and at times dramatic setting of the text. Here is a song worth singing.

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CoverYour Heart Is My Heart [level: Medium]
Alex Gartner | Robyn Lana Choral Series
voicing: SATB | catalog number: SBMP 1479 | price: $2.50
accompaniment: piano

The text offers loving solace to the many victims of breast cancer. The composer created a poignant and dramatic setting. Here is a song worth singing.

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CoverZekiel [level: Medium]
arr. Allen Koepke
voicing: SATB div./tenor solo | catalog number: SBMP 642 | duration: 3:30 | price: $2.35
accompaniment: a cappella

A tenor soloist is featured in this show-stopper arrangement of Ezekiel Saw the Wheel.

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FEATURED NEW RELEASE
Amezaliwa Tushangilie! 
TTBB
by Robert J. Begisen